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Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield, Minister for Communications and the Arts, commits funding for the National Gallery of Australia
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Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield, Minister for Communications and the Arts, commits funding for the National Gallery of Australia

The Morrison Government is providing an additional $63.8
million over four years to the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) to build its
collection.

The increased funding of $14.4 million per year from 2018-19
is ongoing and will maintain an active acquisition program. The Gallery will
also receive a one-off injection of $6.2 million in capital funding for
maintenance in 2018-19.

“This funding will ensure the Gallery can continue to
develop a world class collection befitting a national institution, with a
particular focus on Australian work,” Minister Fifield said.

“The National Gallery of Australia’s collection is an
integral component of our national heritage and belongs to the people of
Australia.”

Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja, said he was delighted to
see this significant investment in the ACT and the national institutions.

“Our strong economic management and Budget repair has
allowed the Government to make this and other recent commitments to the
Capital’s significant national institutions, including the expansion of the
Australian War Memorial,” Senator Seselja said.

“It is fantastic to see these commitments delivered to allow
our institutions to continue their outstanding work for all Australians,
bringing more visitors to Canberra.”

The Gallery has more than 160,000 works in its collection,
which is an important cultural resource for Australia. Its comprehensive
outreach program delivers quality arts experiences to communities across
Australia, prioritising regional and remote areas.